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American, Bar, Seafood
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Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Takeout, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed August 17, 2023 via mobile

Family of five adults. Our usual OC crab place is On The Bay Seafood, but they were closed earlier than we expected so we went looking for an alternative. This was close to where we were staying so we have it a try. Wow! Now...we have a new place to add to our “must eat here when in OC” list! Food was fantastic and there was a lot of it; we found that the crab feast for two (with a dozen medium crabs) plus a couple of appetizers was just fine. Crab soups were excellent; crabs themselves were nicely prepared and not everything was drenched in Old Bay so even those in the party who don’t love the stuff could eat their fill (and they had NattyBo on tap, served with an Old Bay rim on the glass, for others of us…). And the wait staff was amazingly attentive without being pushy. A lovely dinner all around.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 15, 2023 via mobile

As is our annual tradition, we went to Crab Alley during our summer vacation to OCMD. Crab Alley has been my favorite place for more than a decade so it was an obvious choice to celebrate my birthday. The crabs…market price is insane right now,...but the crabs were good. My husband said his fried scallops were the best he’s ever had anywhere. My steamed clams were terrible - gritty and loaded with sand. I rinsed them in my drinking water and ate them cold. I would never ever order them again. The real MVP of our evening: our server, Jamie. He was friendly, funny, and attentive…and not only to our table. I watched as he provided guidance, suggestions, and even demonstration (wearing gloves) of how to crack and enjoy crabs to a table of 20-somethings. Crab Alley, give this guy a raise!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed May 19, 2023

Been going here for years. Unfortunately it's not what it used to be. You can't make reservations and the host is an absolute joke. The food is always good. Just impossible to get a seat.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 26, 2023

I have gone there quite a few times. I particularly like their seared tuna with seaweeds. I like more seaweed and just wondering if I can order a cup lof it. I also order a dozen raw oysters. My husband also orders crab sandwich. Three...weeks ago we were there and unfortunately the restaurant was closed and will open on Thursday when we're already leaving Ocean CityMore

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed April 22, 2023 via mobile

I had a craving for for fried seafood. This place was delicious! Hand breaded flounder and fresh shucked fried oysters! Say no more!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 11, 2023

This is a good place for seafood. The Caesar salad was fine and my husband liked the half and half crab soup. He proclaimed the crab cakes to be great; they were mostly crab meat and hardly any filler. I had the middleneck steamer clams...and they were tasty. The service was friendly and fast and the seating was comfortable.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 7, 2023 via mobile

The atmosphere was relaxing and clean. Our waitress was great and answered our questions. She kept up with drinks, and even though she was busy, she remained friendly.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed November 10, 2022 via mobile

We went to Crab Alley last Sunday for dinner. The service was outstanding and all the food just as good. We both had soup and oysters on the half shell as an appetizer. The combo of half Maryland Crab soup and half crab and corn...chowder was delicious, it was super cool how half of the bowl was brown and the other half cream colored. The crab cake platter was one of the best crab cakes I have ever had. It was almost all crab with very little bread crumbs. It was nice there were no peppers in it as well. The calamari was a little disappointing , the first on was cold. The replacement was hot but had no bodies as the description says. We will go back the next time we are in OC for sure.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 22, 2022 via mobile

We use to love this place , but in recent months the prices continue to go up while the quality of food continues to slide . This is the multiple times that the crab imperial was over cooked and dry . The flounder was over...cooked , and the crab soup bowls are shrinking so fast they will be soon be using shot glasses to serve their soup in .More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 16, 2022 via mobile

Casual felt very comfortable my friend got fish tacos love them! Besty and I got a crab feast it was delicious. Staff was incredible

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 18, 2022

Got the all you can eat crab and corn. These were the tiniest, soggiest crabs I have ever eaten. When the tiny claw was hit with the mallet, water poured out everywhere and the meat was soggy and mushy. I'm not sure what's going on...with the drawn butter, but it tastes nothing like butter. I picked through 10, tiny crabs and told the server I felt like I might starve to death. She said the crabs have been on the small side this year. I asked if she could maybe bring out something fresher and the last five were only slightly better. Huge disappointment, and def not cheap.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 31, 2022 via mobile

First time visiting Crab Alley. Being a crab snob, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The crabs were great! Cooked perfectly. Our server Heidi was so nice and accommodating for us. I will definitely go back and request her. Thank you!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 20, 2022 via mobile

They had FAKE crabmeat in their cream of crab soup. No thank you. In a seaside resort there’s no reason to add FAKE crabmeat to any dish.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed July 14, 2022 via mobile

Delicious seafood! Best cream of crab soup we have ever had! We loved the fish tacos, mussels, soft shell crab sandwich, shrimp salad sandwich, & burger. Great atmosphere sitting upstairs on the covered deck.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 30, 2022 via mobile

AYCE crabs were awesome. I love to sit and pick crabs & drink ice cold beer. The pricing was comparable and well worth it. My son got grilled sea bass and said it was delicious. My other son & husband got the feast for 2...and it was the perfect amount of food. The staff were friendly and attentive toMore

Date of visit: June 2022
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  • Food: 4
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  • Atmosphere: 3.5